SKIN TESTING
- Age 5 and older
- Performed on the back or arms; results available in 20 minutes.
- Visit duration: ~1 hour.
- Appropriate for evaluation of: trees, grasses, weeds, molds, dust mites, and animal danders.
- Skin testing not appropriate for patients with history of anaphylaxis, uncontrolled asthma, pregnancy, or beta-blocker use.
- Avoid: antihistamines (e.g., Benadryl, Claritin), H2 blockers, and TCAs (e.g., amitriptyline, doxepin) 1 week prior
- Allowed: asthma inhalers, PPIs, guaifenesin, and nasal sprays except azelastine and Dymista.
PRICING (No visit fee for Members, Due at Time of Visit)
We are able to bill NC Medicaid Plans ONLY
| Initial Consult | Skin Allergy Testing Panel | 1 Week Follow-up Visit After Serum Testing | 3 Month Treatment Follow-up visit |
|---|---|---|---|
| $220 | $125 | $90 | $90 |
SERUM TESTING
Serum testing can also be performed by our office. Outside IgE results within the past 3 months can be provided to our office and used in prescribing SLIT. The cost is about $5 per allergen tested.
SUBLINGUAL IMMUNOTHERAPY (SLIT)
Cost is $150-175/3 months via mail order
Improvement seen in 3-6 months, duration of treatment 3-5 years
*Patients with private insurance (NOT Medicare/Advantage) may seek out of network reimbursement.